Record stores in NYC: A guide to vinyl, collectibles and more

• As the flagship record store for the world’s largest reggae label, VP Records is celebrating its 40th anniversary. It is one of the oldest continuously operated record stores in the Northeast and sells a large selection of Caribbean classics and new releases as well as equipment. (170-21 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica,, Queens, vprecords.com)

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Anyone who collects vinyl records enjoys the thrill of the hunt, as they search through racks and crates for their ultimate musical “find.”

And sure, we know many prefer to shop on Amazon or listen to their music on Spotify, iTunes, YouTube and SoundCloud. They don’t know what they’re missing.

So, if you plan to make a day of record-store hopping, we have some recommendations. You’ll find a handful of shops in the East Village and Williamsburg, but there are more spots to celebrate – and dig into – throughout the city.